Household Hazardous Waste Materials Accepted/Not Accepted

HHW Accepted Materials

• Acids
• Aerosol cans
• Antifreeze
• Automotive Products
• Brake/transmission fluid
• Car batteries (lead acid/car, 6 volt or more, maximum of 2)
• Electronic waste (computer monitors and televisions)
• Fluorescent lamps/tubes
• Gasoline and other flammables
• Herbicides
• Household batteries
• Household cleaners
• Mercury thermometers
• Most products labeled DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING, FLAMMABLE, or POISON
• Paint thinners
• Paints: oil-based or latex
• Pesticides
• Poisons
• Pool chemicals
• Propane cylinders
• Sharps (needles, lancets)
• Solvents
• Used Motor Oil
• Used Oil Filters

Note:  Containers must be leak proof and accurately labeled.  State law prohibits transporting more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous materials.

HHW Materials Not Accepted

• Asbestos
• Compressed industrial gas cylinders
• Contractor or business waste
• Explosives
• Ammunition
• Infectious waste
• Medical waste (except sharps)
• PCB’s
• Radioactive materials